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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
No Truth In the Story of Free Land for
Evicted Irish Tenants
From the Ncao York Herald.

MACON, GA, October 27.-A few weeks
ago the columns of New York newspa-
per contained the remarkable announce
ment that Mr.. Hall, of Jacksonville,
Florida, had generously donated to the
INDECENT and evicted Irish 100000 acres of
land in central Georgia, and that it was
his announced purpose to start North i'm
mediately to deliver a series of lectures
on the subject of his extraordinary gift.
The unprecedented generosity attracted
much attention, and the announcement
was succeeded by queries as to the exact
location of the donated lands and to whom
application for portions was to be made.
Col Elliott, the land agent of the South
Florida Railway, whose familiarity with
land owners and property in both the Pine
Tree and the Peninsular States is extern
sive, was seen by the Herald correspond
ent. He was asked if he knew of the Mr.
Hall referred to in the 'take" organ.
"Oh, no." replied he promptly, with a
smile. "That story was deliberate false
hood. The idea is simply preposterous.
Sensible people must have detected at
once the absurdity of such a sensational
yarn, but when one began to receive let
ters from tie ignorant classes asking
about the matter and soliciting early re-
plies then the story assumed a serious as
pect. I cannot conceive of more repre-
hensible move on the part of paper than
that of attempting to mislead race Of
unfortunate people, on whom altogether
too many impositions have already been
practiced. There is nothing In it."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
Death Of Rev. DR.. J.P. Smeltzer.

The Rev. J. P. Smeitzer, D. D..
died last Monday morning al the
residence of his sor, Mr.. John B
Smeltzer, in Charleston, S. c., where
the funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon by Rev. DR.. Null
Ter, Of St. Matthew's German Lu-
theran church, and Rev. DR.. Horn,
Of St. Johns Lutheran church. The
remains were taken to Walhalla on
Tuesday for burial.
The following tribute to his mem
ory, taken from the Nears and Courier,
is a betttiLg testimonial to the char
acter of this distinguished and be-
loved minister:
"He was one of the Oldest, as he
was likewise one of the ablest and
best ministers of the Lutheran
Church in South Carolina.
"Dr. Sneltzer was born in Fred
erick county, Maryland, September
10, 1919. He received liberal edu-
cation, and about the time reached
manhood was ordained minister OF
the Lutheran Church. He was for
several years principal of well-
known and popular educational in
stitution at Harper's Ferry Virginia,
and was at different times pastor of
the churches at Shepherdstown and
Salem, Virginia. In 1861, SO great
had become his reputation as an in.
structor, that he was elected presi-
dent Of Newberry College in this
State. He removed to South Caro-
lima and conducted the affairs of this
institution with singular ability,
when the college was located at New,
berry, and after its removal to Wal
halla until 1879, when the college
was again taken back to Newberry
In that year he resigned the presi
dency of the institution, and estab.
lished at his mountain home the
Walhalla Female College. of which
he was the head until 1885. During
his labors as a teacher DR.. Smeltzel
did not discontinue his work in the
pulpit, and was pastor Of the Spring
Hill Lutheran church: in Lexington
county. Last spring, his health
having given way under the cease.
less toll of many years, DR.. Smeltzel
came to Charleston, where he spent
the last few months of his life.
"Dr. Smeltzer was a very forcible
, preacher. He was possessed Of pro.
found powers of analysis, and
preached with great effectiveness
For his theological learding the de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity was con-
ferred upon him by Erskine College.
His attainments were solid. He did
not indulge in oratorical pyrotech-
MICS in the pulpit, but preserved at
all times a proper respect for the
work of his exalted mission. He
was highly esteemed by all who
knew him, for his eminent piety,
his transparent truthfulness, and for
the solid oak of which his life was
built. His death will be sincerely
deplored by the Lutherans of the
State and by none more sincerely
than by the Lutherans of Charles
ton."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
Carolina, Knoxville and Western.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 29.-Knox-
vile to-day voted OH the proposition to
subscribe S'G0,0O00 to the Carolina,
Knoxville & Western Railroad. The
subscription was carried by an ovsr-
wheiming majority. In population OF
nearly 10000, fourteen vote4 were polled
against the proposition. The new road
will run from Knoxville to Augusta and
Port Royal, S. C. All the counties in
East Tennessee and North Carolina
through which the road is to run have
voted liberal subscriptions: The road is
to be completed in eighteenh months.
Work is now in progress on the South
Carolina end of the line. Surveys are
now being made to extend the road
from Knoxville westward to The Cfs;'
,non+,,~ ~ e.--s1I Railroad. Only two
scN!ls ago the city of Knoxville sub.
,IS1ribed s5OO,000 to the Powell Valley
Railroad and the Knoxville Southern
Railroad, both of which are in rapid pro
cess OF construction.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

Nh. Davis has declined the invita-
ton to visit the State Fair in Colum-
bia next week on account of the
feebleness of his health and under
the advice of his physician. The in
vitation was presented to him while
in Macon, Ga, last week. In decli2-
ing he says:
''Yes, from the dear people OF
South Carolina, as I look on the
names attached to this invitation, it
brings back memories of the years
long past I can not accept The in
vitation; my physician positively for
bids my going anywhere. I came
here to meet the. old veterans whom
7 love. It Will be the last time
Please present tv the citizens, and
particularly the old soldiers, my
grateful Acknowledgements and warm,
est affection.''
There are many old soldiers who
would have been delighted to mee'
once more the former chieftain of the
Confederacy. Mr.. Davis, after hiE
visit to Macon will return to his
home in Mississippi to spend the re-
mainder Of his days in quiet anc
peace. It was no doubt a great
pleasure to him to meet the old vete'
rams and their sons at Macon, and te
witness the evidences of respect anc
admiration there shown him.
He is, in many respects, the most
remarkable man Of this country anc
Of this age. We regret he could moi
visit Columbia, but no doubt it is TO.
the best.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

1t is reported that the Georgia
Central railroad companyis willing to
Sell its system Of roads in South Car
DINA, and prefers to sell to some 9th
or than the Richmond and Danville
system Here now is an opportunity
for Charleston and the South Ca7oli-
na railroad to get control OF system
OF roads il Carolina, wherby large
portion of the trade of this section
that now goes to Augusta and other
places, could be diverted to Charles
ton.
We are sure that the people of the
upper section of the State would
prefer for Charleston to control these
lines OF road to their getting into the
hands of the Richmond and Danville,
for IN that case they would be at the
mercy OF one systsm. A little COM
petition, even in railroads, is good
thing. If the report be true,we hope
Charleston will bestir herself and do
something.
The Neocs and Courier directs
Char:eston's attention to this matter.
and insists that something be done,
and at once,to keep the Richmond and
Danville system from controlling any
more roads in this State.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The AsheyiNe Citizen has the fol-
lowing to say of the decorations of
Pelham's drug store in that city on
the recent visit Of President and Mrs.
Cleveland:
"Pelham's drug store was one of
the most tastily decorated stores on
the line of procession. An immense
.. S. flag with the motto: "Pelham's
Welcome to the President and Wife"
"All Hail our Glorious Chieftain" on
the opposite side. On the front of
the store was suspended a handsome
flag of the State, while the entrance
to the pharmecy was decorated with
flag of South Carolina-the old
EttOwah battle flag. A large num-
Der of other beautiful decorations.
1t was elegantly done"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The large crowds who attended the
Piedmont Exposition, in Atlanta, and
its success, will, no doubt, put it into
the minds of other cities to follow suit.
The augusta Chronicle, of Sunday,
has an editorial urging Augusta to
have an exposition next year, but to
call it ''The Southern Manufacturers
Exposition"
Augusta is an enterprising and a
manufacturing city, and, no doubt, if
she undertakes this matter no effort
will be spared to make the affair q
success. It is good way to adver-
tise a town Atlanta is, no doubt,
one Of the best advertised cities in
the country today. It might be a
good idea for Newbery to h+gin
preparations for an exposition OF
some kind during the closing days
of this centennial year in our history
as a town.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRl-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
John Adam Sheely and others, Plain
titfs, against Lila WertS, Defendant.
Partition.
By order of the court herein, will
sell at public outcry, before the Court
House at Newberry, on the first Monday
in November, 1857. the real estate OF
Harriet Sheely, deceased. in the County
and State aforesaid, as follows:
Tract No. i. Containing sixty-one
acres and one-fourth and bounded by
A. Moore'S lands, tract No. 9 and lands
OF Joe Gray, Elizabeth Long and j. N.
Wicker.
Tract No. 2. Containing fitv-nine
acres and two-tiirhS, bounded by lands
OF the estate Of J. A. Kiblcr, deceased,
j. G. Counts and tract Nc. |.
Terms: The purchaser will be required
to pay i'll cash one third OF the purchase
money and to secure the balance, paya-
BILE at twelve months, with interest from
day OF sale, by bond and mortgage of
the properly purchased.
Plats thereof may be seen in the Mas
ter's Office.
SlLAs JOHNsToNE, Master.
Masters Office, 18th Oct., 1897.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

A deputation from Great Britain
called on President Cleveland on
Monday to secure his cooperation in
the adoption OF treaty between this
country and Great Britain which shall
provide for the amicable settlement
of all disputes, which may arise, by
arbitration. The object is to get MI.
Cleveland to bring the matter before
congress mkis annual message. The
memorial which is Presented BY Great
Britain is signed by 233 members of
Parliament, which is more than one.
third OF the whole membership of the
House of Commons. MI. Playfair.
IN presenting the memorial to Presi-
dent Cleveland, says: IF our two
countries succeed in settling political
differences by arbitration it viii give
an eminent Illustration that nations
as well as individuals, can compose
their differences without violence, by
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.

Frances G. Lyles, Administratrix, Plain
tiff, against Abram G. Lyles, Admins
traitor, etal, Defendants.
BY order of the court herein, dated
4 December, 1885, l Will sell at public
outcry, before the Court House at New
berry, on the First Monday in November,
1887, III three parcels or tracts, to be indi-
Gated at said sale, all the lands of which
JOHNNY LyleS died seized and possessed
Except the tract assigned in dower). ly-
ing in the Counties of Union and New
berry, on Tiger river, containing Three
Hundred and Thirty-four (33D Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands in
the possession of j. R. Renwick, and by
VIM. V. Lyles, Beli.- Lyles, D. A.
Thomas and others.
Terms OF sale: The purchaser will be
required to pay in cash one-third of the
purchase money, and to secure the bal
ance payable at twelve mouths. with
interest from the day OF sale, by bond
and mortgage OF the premises and to pay
for papers.
SILAS TOMBSTONE, Master.
Masters Office, 18th Oct, 1887.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

Two young women in Wayne
County, New York, are opposing
each other as candidates for School
Commissioner. They are Misses Nell
lie L. Cook and Ella Clark. Miss
Cook, who is the regular democratic
candidate, is said to possess for
tune in her own name, and is just Fl
years old, extremely handsome and
vivacious. It is no wonder then that
crowds ofyoung men flock to hear
her campaign speeches and escort
her to and from the public meetings
with brass bands. Miss Clark is the
prohibition candidate and has made
several speeches.
We have placed our stakes on
Miss Cooks election.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The Abbeville Press and Bunner
thinks it is travesty on justice to
have $4,000 Judge and a $1,000
Solicitor, and all the other machinery
of our sessions court at work trying
a Is cents chicken thief. It may
look so, but it is not the fault of the
Judge nor the Solicitor; and then
there is more involved in the trial of
the criminal than the value Of the ar
ticle stolen. The franchise of the
party on trial is involved and his
competency to testify in our courts.
These things follow conviction
whether the amount stolen be large
OF small.
Did it ever occur to our contempo-
rary that the small thief had a harder
road to travel as rule, anyway, than
the big thief:
We agree with the Press md Ban-
ner, however, that there are many
small crimes that could and should
be tried by the inferior courts. It
would be better for all parties con-
cerned We suppose that the next
Legislature will so amend the law as
to conform to the decision of the Su-
preme Court and again place within
the jurisdiction Of the Trial Justice
the trial of petit larceny.
The Trial Justice system is very
unsatisfactory in many particulars,
but we need an inferior court with
summary powers, and unless We had
something better to offer We will not
attempt to pull it down. In fact we
believe if We could always get good
men as Trial Justices. and zen who
understood something of the law, the
present system, with few changes,
would be about as good as any. We
think, however, they should be sala-
ried officers, and othave to depend at
all upon the fees of the Office. And the
constables should be paid in the same
way. Itwould remove temptation,
which, under the present system, is
sometimes stumbling block.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
House and Lot for
Sale.

We will sell at public outcry, IN the
town of Prosperity, to the highest bid
der, one house and lot, in the town of
Prosperity, known as the old parsonage
of the Lutheran church, on Saturday,
18th day of Der, at - o'clock, if
not sold by private sale before that time.
For terms apply to the undersigned.
?. E. WISE,
II. S. BOOZER.
FRANCIS BoBB,
Prosperity, S. C..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
She3'W6's Sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
John R. Spearman and others, Plain
tiiis VS.. Jackson league, Defendant
Execution.
By virtue of an execution in the above
stated case and of snndry other eXecu-
tions against the defendant to ME di-
rected, will sell at NewberrY Court
House, on the First Monday 9th day. of
November, 1887, at Public Outcry, to the
highest bidder, the following real estate
situate, lying and being in the County
of Newberry, State aforesaid. as follows,
to wit:
All that tract Or plantation of land
containing Two Hundred and Seventy
nine IS 100 acres, more or less, bounded
by lands OF John r. Spearman, VIM.
I.angford, G. w. L. Spearman, Thomas
Floyd aud others. Levied upon and to
be sold a< the property of the defendant
Jackson Teague, to satisfy said eXecu-
tions.
Terms: Cash. Purchaser to pay for
papers. W. W. RISER,
Sheriff OF Newherry County.
Sherifl's Office, 18th October, 1887.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

adherence to principles of equity and
Of international law
We think it would be a good idea
TO have some such plan for the settle
ment of political differences that may
arise without appeal to the arbitra-
ment of the sword.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The prohibition campaign is be.
coming lively in Atlanta again. The
election is ordered for the 2Gth No.
vember. The question is already
attracting considerable attention in
Atlanta, and the campaign is in full
blast. Sam Jones and Reuben Ar.
,aold are to have a joint discussion on
the subject soon, and it will no doubt
attract large crowds.
From the account given in Satur-
days Neecs and Courier, by the Co.
lumbia correspondent who Has re-
Gently been in Atlanta, anu from
others who have been there, Atlanta
is not much OF prohibition town. It
seems that there is plenty Of mean
whiskey to be had without any trou-
bic and at. exorbitant prices, under
such names as rice beer" and ''nerve
tonic" which is nothing but an infe-
rior article of beer apa-vhiis.sMeT vhisseT.
These places have been open all the
time according to accounts, and SELL
ing mean whiskey at big prices with
oat license in a prohibition town. At
that rate prohibition will not do
much to advance the cause of tempe
rance. Intemperance is a great evil.
There can be little doubt of this. IF
We could make prohibitionists such
as Nh: Powderly, master workman of
the Knights of Labor, says he is, we
could have prohibition that prohibits
He says, referring to the prohibition
question:
lit is not my desire to interfere
with mans right to drink when
ever and wherever he desires, so long
IS by the exercise of that right he
does not infringe upon any rights Of
nine. | am no. a prohibitionist: I |
would not legislate against any mans
appetite. I am, however, to this ex-
'ent prohibitionist, that T always
lave and always will prohibityand
intoxicating liquor from being po ure
nto my system"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
Young John Pope VS.. William F. ENart

Young John Pope VS.. William F. Ewart
In pursuance OF the order OF Court in
the above stated action. | will sell ac
public outcry, at Newbrrry c. H., dur
ing the legal hours OF sale, on the First
Monday in November next, all that
tract or plantation OF land, containing
Three Hundred and Seventy-five and
One-tourth Acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands of James I. Fair and
Y. j. Pope, Mrs. Nancy Mayes, Mrs.
Texanna Cannon, estate OF Il. B. Ken
nerly and estate Of Smith L. Davis.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third Of the
purchase money to b" paid in cash, the
balance in equal instalmcnts in one and
two years from day, with interest from
day OF sale, the credit portion OF the
purchase money to be secured by bond
OF the purchaser and a mortgage OF the
premises. Provided, that il the pur-
chaser shall fail to comply with the said
terms OF sale, the property will be re-
sold, at his risk, on the First Monday in
December, 1887.
SILAS TOMBSTONE. Master.
Masters Office, u Oct, 1857.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
Silas Johnstone, Master, against Benja-
min S. Lyles.
Foreclosure.
BY order of the court herein, will
sell at public outcry before the Court
House at Newberry, On the first Monday
in November, 1887, all that lot IT land
in the County and State aforesaid, con-
tanning Seventy-five Acres, more or less.
and bounded by lands of N. E. Hardy.
W. D. Hardy, J. F. Oxner, and others,
as represented by plat thereof TO be
exhibited at day Of sale.
Terms: The purchaser will be re-
quired to pay one-half of the purchase
money in ctish, and to secure the bal
ance payable at twelve months, with in
terest from the day OF sale, by bond
and mortgage of the premises, and to
pay for papers.
SILAS TOMBSTONE, Master.
Masters Office II Oct. 1887.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The State Fair next week promi-
ses to be quite success. The rates
are low, and we expect there will be
large attendance of visitors. Sena-
tor Butler has consented to make an
address during the week, and possibly
Senator Hampton also. Then there
Will be the old farmers convention,
and the meeting of the surgeons and
physicians Of the late Confederacy,
as additional attractions to the fair
proper.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
SilIS Johnstone, Master, against Benja-
min S. Lyies.
Foreclosure.

By order of the court herein, will
sell at public ouscry. before the Court
House ut Newberry, on the first Monday
iu November, 1857, all that lot of land
in the County and State, aforesaid. con-
tanning One Hundred and Four Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands of
J. F. OXner and estate of John Y.
Lyles and others, as represented BY a
fiat thereof to be Oh exhibition on day
of sale.
Terms Tie purchaser will be required
to pay in cash one-half of the purchase
money and to secure tbe balance, pay
able at twelve months, with interest
from day o: sale. by bond and mort
gage OF the premises, and to pay for
papers.
SILAS TOMBSTONE, Master.
Masters Office, II Oct. 1887.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
MNSteq''S Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
E. P. Chalmers as Clerk, etc. VS.. Wister
Swindler and others.
Foreclosure.

BY order of the Court. herein dated
18th February, 1887. l will sell at public
outcry before the Court House at New
berry on the first Monday in November
1887, ''All that tract or plantation OF
land, known as the Stoney-Po;nt Place,
in the County and State aforesaid, con-
tanning One Hundred and Seventeen
acres, more or less, anil bounded by
lands forme 'ly of j. c. Eichel5erger, J.
P. Kinard and others.
Terms: The purchaser has leave to
pay the whole bid in cash-Otherwise
one-half of the purchase money must be
paid in cash, and the balance, payable
at twelve months, with interest from the
day OF sale to be secured by hond and
mortgage of the premises. The pur-
chaser TO pay for all papers and lecord
ing of the mortgage.
SILAS TOMBSTONE, Master.
Masters Office, 18th October, 1887.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
TiLUiBLB LAND
FOR SALE Or RENT,

One Hundred and Twenty-Eight
Acres of land, within three miles OF
Newberry, will either be sold or rented.
Eiyhty-Five Acres in high state of cult
vation. The land is u portion of the old
Miller plantation, near Langford's Mill,
on Bush river. Good dwellings. Terms
easy. For further particulars apply to
W. O. GOREE, Trustee,
10 20-6t kinard's, S. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

The eAnarchist appeal case has been
argued in the Supreme Court of the
United States and a decision will be
re1e to-day. Gen. B. F. Butler and
J. Randolph Tucker made the argu-
ment for the condemned men.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
THE STATE OF SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA, COUNTY OF Able.
NILLE-IN PROBATE COURT

p. L. McCeloy, as Administrator, cum
testGme,tto annero. of the will of Caro-
line V. Mars, deceased. Plaintiff
against VIM. D. Mars, E. E. McCeloy,
et al, Defcn1nts.
Complaint for sale Of land to pay debts.
I will sell at public outcry, at New
berry Court House, on SaleSdav in No.
vemb"r next, for tie payment of debts,
the following described real estate, be-
longing OF Caroline Y. Mars, deceased,
to Wit: All that tract or parcel of land
situated in the County of Newberry, of
said State. containing two hundred and
sixty (2GW acres, more or less, bounded
hy the lands OF 5. and G. TurnipSeed,
n. &. Caldwell, J. Wilkins and others.
Terms OF sale: One half cash, the bal
ance on 4 credit of twelve months. with
interest from day of sale, secured by
bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the
property. Purchaser to pay for papers.
J. FULLER LYON,
- Judge Probate Court.
Oeto,.er /, 1857.